On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man brings his new girlfriend to the remote family cabin where he has come for the fly-fishing since he was a boy. But she's not the only woman he has brought here – or indeed the last. A bewitching story from the author of global smash hit Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's play The River was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in October 2012.
Directed by Ian Wolfgang Hinz | Notre Dame Performing Arts Center | Fridays & Saturdays @7:30. Sundays @ 2:00.
Run Time: Approximately 85 minutes with no intermission. | Contains Stong Language and Themes.
“Ensemble’s The River will catch you, hook, line, & sinker.”
-Mark Horning.
MEET THE CAST & CREW
Dan Zalevsky (he/him) : : (The Man) is thrilled to be returning to the Ensemble Theatre stage in The River. He was previously seen in Ensemble's production of Clybourne Park as Karl/Steve. Dan has a BA in Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado. New York credits: Vital Theatre’s The Tempest (Trinculo), Emerging Artists Theatre’s The Gay Naked Play (Dan), founding member/writer/performer with the award-winning sketch comedy group, Fearsome (Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre and the People’s Improv Theatre, NYC). Cleveland theatre credits: Mercury Theatre’s Clue (Professor Plum) as well as their reading of Lost in Yonkers (Uncle Louie), Heights Youth Theatre’s alumni production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Boris). Dan would like to thank his amazing wife, Claudia for her support and strength. This would not be possible without her. Thanks to Liam Claire and Hank for their energy, humor and love.
Rebecca Moseley (she/her) (The Woman) is excited to be opening another show at Ensemble's new home, Notre Dame College! In addition to serving as Ensemble's General Manager, she has been the Resident Production Stage Manager for many Ensemble shows- but she is no stranger to the stage. She was onstage in past seasons at Ensemble as a chorus leader/puppeteer in Around the World in 80 Days, Pea in Jerusalem, the Childlike Empress/company in The Never Ending Story, Princess Rhyme in The Phantom Tollbooth, and as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. Other favorite credits not at Ensemble include Rosalind (As You Like It,) Fabiana Cunningham (The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,) Dorine (Tartuffe,) Becca (Rabbit Hole,) Maggie (A Chorus Line), and Ophelia (The Horatio Project.) She thanks Ian and Celeste for nurturing a theatre that provides a constant supply of great scripts and people to bring them to life, her family for their love and support, and her husband Kyle for always believing in the magic.
Laura Rauh (she/her) (The Other Woman) is thrilled to be returning to the Ensemble stage after performing Mariya/Mrs. Petrovna in their previous production of Describe the Night and, almost a decade ago, in All This Intimacy. She has also played in many wonderful Cleveland and Chicago stage and screen productions, including King Henry VIII, The Maids, No Exit, Independence & Miracle on 34th Street. Studies include Second City, Cleveland Play House, Steppenwolf Theatre, and a BFA from Ohio University. She is very grateful to Ensemble Theatre and her wonderful husband and family for support.
Laurel Hoffman (she/her) (Another Woman) is thrilled to be returning to the Ensemble stage. Some notable past productions include Constellations, Rapture Blister Burn, Self-Defense: or the death of some salesmen, Freakshow, Proof, Antebellum, and Red Light Winter. A huge thank you to Geoff and the Hoffmaniacs, Noah & Ezra, for their love and support. And lastly, thank you to Celeste and Ian giving me a reason to return to the stage.
Marisa Graybill (U/S Another Woman) is a sophomore Theatre Entrepreneurship major at Notre Dame College, and is excited to be a part of this show! Marissa has been involved in theatre since junior high school, and recently was a part of NDC’s New Play Festival. Special thanks to my parents for always supporting me as I pursue my performance goals and to Celeste for giving me the opportunity to be here! *(Performance on 2/18)
MEET THE CREW
Ian Wolfgang Hinz (Director, Lighting & Set Design) is a graduate of Ohio University. Ian has worked professionally as a producer, award winning director, Light, Set, & Projection designer, director of operations and theater educator for over sixteen years in Ohio and New York. He is co-founder of the Ensemble Stage-Wrights’ workshop, two-time winner of the Cleveland Critics’ Circle Best Director Award (The Iceman Cometh & Godspell) and served as Artistic Director and Operations Manager for the City of Cleveland Heights’ historic Cain Park Amphitheater. He has worked in operations for The Ohio State University Jerome Schottenstein Center and the Cleveland State University Department of Music as a stage production specialist. He has produced off-off-broadway at the Gene Frankel Theater and worked in business development in the tech startup industry in New York City. He is currently the Executive Director for Raise the Roof for the Arts, in charge of program creation and scheduling and major capital renovations to The Historic Sidney Theatre in Sidney, OH. Some of his favorite directing credits at Ensemble (of which there are many) include The Iceman Cometh, Jerusalem, The Great Gatsby, Anna Christie, and The Hairy Ape.
Britany Bizub (Production Stage Manager) is so excited to make her debut here at Ensemble Theatre! Brittany had the pleasure to stage manage at Western Reserve Playhouse for WIT, John and Jen, and Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. Other shows Brittany may have been seen in are Exit the Body at East Cleveland Theater, Gail in Almost Maine at Bay Theater and Bertha in The Dining Room at Bay Village Theater. When not on or backstage Brittany can be seen in the crowd laughing a bit too loud. Brittany would like to thank her husband Chris for all of his love and support Love you BIZ!!
Jill Janos (she/her)(Costume Design) is happy to return to Ensemble Theatre after previously designing Clybourne Park, Intimate Apparel and Kindertransport. She has been performing on stages in Northeast Ohio for seventeen years and is grateful for that journey leading to the costuming world. Her work has been seen at theatres around the area including Blank Canvas Theatre, Broadview Heights Spotlights, French Creek Theatre and Clague Playhouse. Thank you to Joe, Anthony and Samantha.
